个人
gè rénnoun★Beginner
general
An individual person; a single human being.
个人意见是很重要的。
Personal opinions are very important.
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Often used to emphasize individuality or personal perspective.
general
Personal; relating to an individual's private affairs.
这是我的个人空间。
This is my personal space.
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Can be used as an adjective in contexts like '个人信息' (personal information).
Collocations
个人意见personal opinion个人信息personal information个人空间personal space
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Related Phrases
个人主义phrase
individualism
个人成就phrase
personal achievement
💡Pro Tip
Noun vs. Adjective
'个人' can be used as both a noun (e.g., '个人' as in '个人意见') and an adjective (e.g., '个人信息').
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning can shift slightly depending on context, so pay attention to surrounding words.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '个' (individual) and '人' (person).
📝Usage Notes
Can function as both a noun and an adjective. In modern usage, it often emphasizes individuality or privacy.
Word Breakdown
个
individual
root人
person
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